Paria Fuel Trading says while it has not been in direct contact with the families of the divers involved in the tragic 2022 incident, its lawyers have exchanged correspondence with legal representatives for those that have presented compensation.

In a statement today, it says this process is “ongoing” and requires a considered and balanced approach that takes into account all relevant stakeholders, including LMCS – the employer of the impacted divers, as well as factoring in insurance coverage considerations.

The company adds, “To deviate from that process would not assist any interested parties and would more than likely lead to a delay in finding a resolution. Paria and its insurers remain committed to finding a way forward as swiftly and as fairly as possible.”

Fyzal Kurban, Rishi Nagassar, Yusuf Henry and Kazim Ali Jr died after being sucked into a Paria pipeline.

One other diver, Christopher Boodram, survived after crawling out of the pipeline.